When Is a Pulmonary Function Test Indicated and Ordered

question 15

Multiple Choice

When is a pulmonary function test indicated and ordered?

• A) When a patient complains of increased chest pain accompanied with good lung function
• B) When a physician is concerned with increased cardiac output
• C) When a patient goes to a primary physician or a specialist with complaints of shortness of breath, cough, decreased activity, and dyspnea
• D) When a patient is concerned regarding his or her ability to increase running from 10 to 15 miles

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